You have probably heard of Groupon, but do you know about the [lesser-known] Groupon Coupons? Groupon Coupons is a collection of over 77,000 completely free coupons that can be used in store or online by consumers. They offer consumers an additional way to save even more money at Groupon because the...

It's time for the weekly round-up of...Garage Sales in the News!
In East Toledo, Ohio, two small-time counterfeiters were arrested for shopping at local garage sales with counterfeit $20 bills. The scammers just used a scanner and a copier at home to print up the money, and were able to...

Nothing is less motivating than a salesperson who gives off an "I could care less" vibe about their products. If you walk into a store and need some information, you expect the employees to know what they're talking about -- and a store staffed by jaded workers who make it clear they have bett...

Drought is a serious concern in many areas of the country. Some people are very good at chipping away at their water consumption until they are only using what they absolutely need, but at some point you just can't use any less water. If you find that drought is a serious problem in your...

Bringing home a new pet is an exciting adventure! If you're adopting a kitten or a puppy, taking in this new member of your family can be a trying time -- after all, they're a lot like infants in that they have no idea what boundaries are yet! Preventing pet-related destruction doe...

Maybe it's spring fever, or maybe you're just itching to redecorate your home. At any rate, when the urge strikes, go to flea markets when you're shopping for interior decoration -- among secondhand merchandise venues, flea markets are known for having some great unique and antique decorations...

"Extra, extra!" Cries like this are familiar business ploys that have become part of common vernacular. While you may associate hawking wares with irritating businessmen and women who just won't leave you alone when you say no, it's actually a time-honored method of selling your goods in...

The busy setting of a flea market is filled with distractions for potential customers: the smells of greasy food, the site of bright merchandise a few stalls away, the conversation of their shopping companions. In order to attract customers to your stall instead of anyone else's, you'll need t...

As a garage sale host, you've got the power! You can set your prices and barter as low or as high as you'd like to on items. In fact, you can take any form of payment that you deem a fair exchange for your merchandise. Maybe you've never thought of this idea before -- maybe you've ...

Take your family out to a park on the next sunny day and fly a kite together. Doesn't sound fun? You'll be pleasantly surprised. If there's a nice breeze, you and your kids will have no trouble getting the kite into the sky, and then taming it will be the challenge! To have a...